# Add Shapes ( Rectangle, Lines, Circle etc) in Perspective

**URL:** <https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/add-shapes-rectangle-lines-circle-etc-in-perspective/104640>\
**Category:** Ignition\
**Tags:** perspective\
**Created:** [April 3, 2025, 12:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/add-shapes-rectangle-lines-circle-etc-in-perspective/104640 "2025-04-03T12:01:02Z")\
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**Post date:** [April 3, 2025, 12:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/add-shapes-rectangle-lines-circle-etc-in-perspective/104640/2 "2025-04-03T12:28:58Z")

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Perspective doesn't currently have native drawing tools. Some topics that may be helpful.  
[https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/search?q=Perspective%20drawing%20order%3Alatest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/search?q=Perspective%20drawing%20order%3Alatest)

I recommend Inkscape to draw externally, save as SVG, and then simply embed that SVG into your view. You can also use a label to create some simple graphics, although IMO that is a bit hacky.

> [@Perspective: drawing lines and polygons](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-drawing-lines-and-polygons/95479):
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> Hi, I need to programmatically draw some lines and polygons in Ignition Perspective: any suggestion?

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